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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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